Kolophon and Notion Ruins Kusadasi

Kolophon was originally known as Değirmendere and is one of the twelve Ionic cities. The city has been ruled by many different forces due to the many wars; it was involved in even though it had a strong army and naval force. Lydia, Persia, Macedonia and sea pirates have at one time or another taken control. After Lysimakhos destroyed Kolophon in 302 BC the neighbouring city Notion (Ahmetbeyli) grew in importance with its famous Klaros Temple and oracle centre and is where Homer became a citizen.